This seminar covers the need for additional Combined Heat and Power resources, a review of the use of Combined Heat and Power in the Federal sector, a summary of various prime mover and thermally activated technologies and their applications. The course also covers case studies and best practices and the opportunities to develop alternative financing and project funding to support CHP technology deployment.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course you will have a demonstrated knowledge of:

• Define CHP for on-site power generation;
• Discuss potential benefits of CHP for the learner's site or facility including whether the site has characteristics that make CHP cost-effective;
• Discuss "prime mover" and "thermally activated technologies," including the advantages and limitations of specific technology options;
• Conduct a feasibility analysis to inform the technical feasibility and cost effectiveness of implementing a CHP project;
• Understand best practices and lessons learned from CHP projects in the Federal government; and
• Consider the potential financing vehicles including CHP as part of an ECM in ESPCs, UESCs, and PPAs.